Lot 141

Exceptional French Art Deco Silver Glass Micro-Beaded Evening Handbag with Dramatic Fringe, Circa 1920

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Exceptional French Art Deco Silver Glass Micro-Beaded Evening Handbag with Dramatic Fringe, Circa 1920
Exceptional French Art Deco Silver Glass Micro-Beaded Evening Handbag with Dramatic Fringe, Circa 1920
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Exceptional French Art Deco Silver Glass Micro-Beaded Evening Handbag with Dramatic Fringe, Circa 1920

Current Bid: $10

(1 Bid)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An exquisite French Art Deco evening handbag dating to the 1920s, meticulously handcrafted from thousands of shimmering silver glass micro beads in a refined all-over weave with an opulent cascading fringe. Elegant in both form and craftsmanship, the bag features a softly gathered rectangular body with a matching hand strap, allowing it to be carried as a wristlet or petite evening bag. The flowing beaded fringe creates remarkable movement and sparkle, exemplifying the glamour synonymous with the Jazz Age. The interior retains its original ivory silk lining, further attesting to its quality construction. French micro-beaded handbags of this caliber were luxury accessories produced by highly skilled artisans for fashionable women during the Art Deco era. Their painstaking handwork required countless individually applied glass beads, resulting in objects prized for both their artistry and elegance. Today they remain highly collectible as examples of early twentieth-century couture accessories and decorative craftsmanship. With its monochromatic silver palette, luxurious texture, and dramatic fringe, this handbag captures the sophistication of 1920s evening fashion and displays beautifully as part of a vintage handbag, Art Deco, or costume collection.

  • Circa: Circa 1920–1930.
  • Condition: Very good antique condition consistent with age and use. Beadwork remains substantially intact with only minor scattered bead loss and light wear. Original silk lining exhibits age-related discoloration and expected wear. Fringe remains largely complete with minor irregularities from age. Overall presents exceptionally well.

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